aaj sakhi main babul ka ghar chhod chali
aaj sakhi main babul ka ghar chhod chali
pi ki lagan me sare risthe
sare bandhan tod chali
aaj sakhi main babul ka ghar chhod chali

bachpan bita jaha rang raliyo me
aaj parai hu main un galiyo me
na main ladi na pura bol hi boli
kaahe sajai babul mori doli
aaj sakhi main babul ka ghar chhod chali

dukh ka ye judai ka tu hans hans ke sahna
ye hi to hai is nagri ki reet ri bahna
ro ke vida hote hai hote hai jo bhi
jinko vida karna hai rote hai wo bhi
aaj sakhi main babul ka ghar chhod chali

Today, my friend, I leave my father's home,
Today, my friend, I leave my father's home.
For love's sweet call, I sever ties,
Break all bonds, before my eyes,
Today, my friend, I leave my father's home.

Childhood spent in joyous play,
Now a stranger in the streets today,
Never quarrelled, barely spoke a word,
Why adorn this palanquin, unheard?
Today, my friend, I leave my father's home.

Bear this sorrow, this parting deep,
With a smile, secrets to keep,
This is the way, the custom's decree, sister dear,
Those who leave must face a tear,
And those who bid farewell, shed a tear,
Today, my friend, I leave my father's home.